Chapter XXXIV

used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

past form of “amass” — collect or gather

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

brought into existence

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

plural of “deliverer” — a teacher and prophet born in Bethlehem and active in Nazareth; his life and sermons form the basis for Christianity (circa 4 BC - AD 29)

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “exaggeration” — extravagant exaggeration

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

inside something, or within a place, period, or state

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

having much knowledge or education

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

to a high degree; extremely; in high concentration or density

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

in large part; mainly or chiefly

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

a very wealthy or powerful businessman

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the number that is represented as a one followed by 6 zeros

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

preside over

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

plural of “occurrence” — an event that happens

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

the owner or manager of a plantation

From this reading His father had been a planter, and left a moderate fortune to his children at his death.

plural of “raid” — a sudden short attack

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “resident” — someone who lives at a particular place for a prolonged period or who was born there

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

marked by correspondence or resemblance

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

plural of “unionist” — a worker who belongs to a trade union

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The magnate was an intensely loyal citizen, and he had largely built up the place.

plural of “village” — a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun

From this reading THE RE-ENFORCEMENT FOR PLAIN HILL It was not strange that the loyal people of Greeltop were grateful to their deliverers.

in or at the place that

From this reading Colonel Coffee was a Kentuckian, born in the county where he now lived; but he had not amassed his million there.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Reports of similar occurrences within twenty or thirty miles of them had fully informed them of the nature of such raids, doubtless with many exaggerations; but they had every reason to expect more severe treatment than most other places, for the residents were Unionists to a greater extent than in other villages in that section.